The Glacier Fox
"In the Quest of the Northern Sun"
Originally released in 1978. The Glacier Fox is a family/documentary film. directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
Starring Eiji Okada and Arthur Hill
Synopsis
Director Koreyoshi Kurahara chronicles a year in the lives of Flep and Leila, two foxes living in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, where the freezing winters are long and the mild summers short. After Flep defeats another male fox to become Leila's lifelong partner, they mate and raise a litter of five kits. With their family complete, the group must contend with human interference in their habitat, such as chicken farms and snowmobiles, and struggle against the debilitating cold of winter. The animals experience both triumph and tragedy, as the law of this harsh land proves – only the strong survive.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (4 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.8M
2.0x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $8,800,000
Production Companies
- Sanrio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Glacier Fox about?
Director Koreyoshi Kurahara chronicles a year in the lives of Flep and Leila, two foxes living in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, where the freezing winters are long and the mild summers sho...
Who directed The Glacier Fox?
The Glacier Fox was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
How long is The Glacier Fox?
The Glacier Fox has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Glacier Fox released?
The Glacier Fox was released on July 15, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Glacier Fox?
The main cast of The Glacier Fox includes Eiji Okada, Arthur Hill.